Proud Dad/Son's First Truck

Well, just bought my boy his first truck. It's a 1994 Dodge Dakota Sport, 3.9L with 5sp manual. I know, I know, it's not a Chevy which is what I would have preferred but we got a heck of a deal and it's a darn good starter truck. He's having a rough time mastering the stick but progressing pretty well. I figured if anyone would appreciate my excitement, it's you guys and gals. Here's a couple pics... Greg

Great starter truck!! I had a Dakota, awesome little truck! Take note of this!!!!! There is a red and white wire that goes into the fuse box on the drivers side fender! It has a fusable link in it, about a foot before it gets too the box, when that link blows, you will lose fuel pump AND spark! When mine went out, I put a $1.50, blade style, fusable link back in. When the neighbors went out, he just cut it out and spliced the wires back together!
I bought Dakota for $300. bucks because they didn't know about the fuse, but I also had to replace the distributor they broke cuase they had a mental melt down when they couldn't fix the truck!

Great starter truck!! I had a Dakota, awesome little truck! Take note of this!!!!! There is a red and white wire that goes into the fuse box on the drivers side fender! It has a fusable link in it, about a foot before it gets too the box, when that link blows, you will lose fuel pump AND spark! When mine went out, I put a $1.50, blade style, fusable link back in. When the neighbors went out, he just cut it out and spliced the wires back together!
I bought Dakota for $300. bucks because they didn't know about the fuse, but I also had to replace the distributor they broke cuase they had a mental melt down when they couldn't fix the truck!

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Thanks for the info! I haven't owned a Dodge in well over 2 decades so I do not know the little tricks and tips that can save a ton money like this one...

Great first truck indeed! I was looking at Dakotas before i settled for an S10. Any plans for it yet?

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Nothing firm yet but much like any 17 year old boy (or any dude for that matter) he has big plans... He's talking new tires, new stereo, etc... I told him our goal right now is to keep it running and keep it safe.

Nothing firm yet but much like any 17 year old boy (or any dude for that matter) he has big plans... He's talking new tires, new stereo, etc... I told him our goal right now is to keep it running and keep it safe.

Nothing firm yet but much like any 17 year old boy (or any dude for that matter) he has big plans... He's talking new tires, new stereo, etc... I told him our goal right now is to keep it running and keep it safe.

Ahhh dad wheres the fun in that?

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There's fun to be had, just not to the extent or level that he would prefer at this point

i know im an echo in the convo but good starter truck. have had a few friends that have had them and almost had one myself. they are a good little truck. and stick shift is way more fun to drive. the best thing about a starter truck, you can do what you want to it no worries about losing warranty. your imagination is the limit as your not restricted by payments lol. good to hear there is another truck guy. hopefully when the first one has had its time he will move on to chevy :glasses: